Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program

By Sarah Ludwig

Create a successful, vibrant, and youth-centered teen services program with this practical, comprehensive guide--even when resources are limited.

In order to develop a young adult department from the ground up, librarians need to be informed about a myriad of interrelated tasks and responsibilities: creating policies, purchasing materials, program scheduling, outreach, and budgeting. Even for libraries that already have teen-oriented materials within their facilities, keeping them current and fresh is a challenge, especially when budget or physical space is an issue.

Starting from Scratch: Building a Teen Library Program is an instrumental resource for librarians who are either entering an established teen program with no previous experience, or establishing a new teen program in a library. It covers all steps in the process of becoming a successful teen librarian, from getting the job and advocating for a teen department to adding qualified staff and ongoing professional development.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1598846078
• ISBN13: 9781598846072
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 7 to 17 years